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in fact, many tea party members lost their re-election bid in 2012. it is hard to generalize, but you could look at a number of them and say that this sort of souring of public opinion on the tea party as a result of their perceived unwillingness to compromise in 2011 over the debt ceiling negotiations probably was held against them, probably heard not only them in their reelection bid, but also republicans more broadly and republican brand, because they are perceived to be the party of in transient as a result of this increasingly small minority within the house republican conference that is made up of self identifying two-party roads who rode the wave in 2010 into office. in some ways, they're carrying out their mandate. this is what they said in the campaign, that there were not on a compromise on the fiscal issues. they are not doing it. it is had a rather gridlock- inducing effect on the government and a damaging effect on perceptions of both the tea party and the republican party. >> and your sense of where dick armey goes with is a million- dol
in fact, many tea party members lost their re-election bid in 2012. it is hard to generalize, but you could look at a number of them and say that this sort of souring of public opinion on the tea party as a result of their perceived unwillingness to compromise in 2011 over the debt ceiling negotiations probably was held against them, probably heard not only them in their reelection bid, but also republicans more broadly and republican brand, because they are perceived to be the party of in...
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while less as if elected -- there is a growing debate in israel over the use of pesticides in some of the country's favorite foods. a survey has found high levels of residue in more than 100 types of produce. james ferguson has the story from jerusalem. >> -- james ferguson has the story from jerusalem. >> israelis in fresh and local but how healthy are these foods? in recent government study has called hadi has caused some alarm. >> there are people that tackle these issues seriously and start to grow something which -- it should hand -- it should not happen to a thing like this. >> the study of pesticide residues in 56 of -- 56 percent of the foods, there are higher levels than permitted. there is possible exposure to pesticide use in farmington abutting quantities within the range of risk. others say the longer-term effects are potentially harmful. >> there have been studies in urine samples of israelis that almost 100 percent of israelis have pesticide residue in their urine, meaning they are exposed to it all day long, every day. >> that is why shoppers here who feel organic is t
while less as if elected -- there is a growing debate in israel over the use of pesticides in some of the country's favorite foods. a survey has found high levels of residue in more than 100 types of produce. james ferguson has the story from jerusalem. >> -- james ferguson has the story from jerusalem. >> israelis in fresh and local but how healthy are these foods? in recent government study has called hadi has caused some alarm. >> there are people that tackle these issues...
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some in district's newly redrawn the head of the 2012 congressional elections free elections in michigan, missouri, and washington were generally seen as positive for democrats as democratic the preferred candidates from both parties to keep victories. in kansas, a right-wing candidates major gains in republican primary, ousting at least seven incumbent senators and paving the way for a solid right wing majority in the state senate. in missouri's primary, tea party conservative talk a can be out the wealthy businessman john bruner in a bid for the seat now held by democratic senator clear matt cassel. outside groups including karl rhodes crossroads gps have poured as much as $15 million into the state to challenge macao's go ahead of what is expected to be one of the most closely watched senate races of 2012. longtime democratic congress member john conyers off a challenge and a redrawn district clearing the way for his 25th term. the embattled breast cancer charity susan g. komen for the care has announced a change in leadership. months after his party controversy by cutting funds for c
some in district's newly redrawn the head of the 2012 congressional elections free elections in michigan, missouri, and washington were generally seen as positive for democrats as democratic the preferred candidates from both parties to keep victories. in kansas, a right-wing candidates major gains in republican primary, ousting at least seven incumbent senators and paving the way for a solid right wing majority in the state senate. in missouri's primary, tea party conservative talk a can be...
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we turn to the 2012 election. the green party has officially nominated massachusetts physician jill stein and anti- poverty campaigner cheri honkala as its presidential and vice-presidential contenders for the 2012 presidential election. stein's ticket easily won over whenever 90 delegates, compared to 72 for her closest competitor, the comedian roseanne barr. >> first i want to say i am from wisconsin. [applause] wisconsin knows something about third parties. the republican party. >> gar alperovitz. first, i want to introduce him. dr. stein and cheri honkala accepted their nominations on saturday. then the keynote address was given by gar alperovitz. he is a professor of political economy at the university of maryland, co-founder of the democracy collaborative. he is the author of most recent, "america beyond capitalism: reclaiming our wealth, our liberty, and our democracy." >> first guy went to say i am from wisconsin. [applause] wisconsin knows something about third parties. the republican party, our original
we turn to the 2012 election. the green party has officially nominated massachusetts physician jill stein and anti- poverty campaigner cheri honkala as its presidential and vice-presidential contenders for the 2012 presidential election. stein's ticket easily won over whenever 90 delegates, compared to 72 for her closest competitor, the comedian roseanne barr. >> first i want to say i am from wisconsin. [applause] wisconsin knows something about third parties. the republican party....
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the sector round of legislative elections. his socialist emerged with a decisive advantage after running on a platform critical of european wide austerity measures. there will control both houses of parliament for the first time in french history. the burmese pro-democracy leader aung san suu kyi visited nororwy over the weekend to collect the nobel peace prize she was awarded while leading the struggle against the military junta 21 years ago. aung san suu kyi spent 15 years under house arrest and never left burma when she could have out of fear of being barred from returning. she was recently elected to parliament and allowed to travel abroad as part of the ruling junta's efforts to ease its global isolation. in her remarks, aung san suu kyi said the nobel prize award had expanded global solidarity for the burmese people. >> as the days and months went by and news of reactions to the award came over the airwaves, i began to understand the significance of the nobel prize. it had made me real once again. it had drawn me back in
the sector round of legislative elections. his socialist emerged with a decisive advantage after running on a platform critical of european wide austerity measures. there will control both houses of parliament for the first time in french history. the burmese pro-democracy leader aung san suu kyi visited nororwy over the weekend to collect the nobel peace prize she was awarded while leading the struggle against the military junta 21 years ago. aung san suu kyi spent 15 years under house arrest...
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today, we look back at 2012, and the most expensive election in u.s. history. president obama defeated mitt romney forcing the republicans to reconsider their policies among others returning women and immigrants. while the major party presidential candidate did not take on fossil fuel, climate change in any of their debates, it was a year of extrem e weathr from melting of the arctic to superstorm sandy to the massive typhoon in the philippines. 2012 will also be remembered for a series of mass shootings from aurora, arata, to the sikh temple, to be shooting in newtown, conn.. the case around trayvon martin sparked national protest after officials refused to arrest george zimmerman. president obama continues his secret drone wars. we spend the hour looking back at the moment and movements that shaped 2012. >> democratic congresswoman gabrielle giffords has announced she will step down this week. she was shot in the head last year in a shooting spree that left six people dead in tucson. >> thank you for your prayers and for giving me the time to recover. i have
today, we look back at 2012, and the most expensive election in u.s. history. president obama defeated mitt romney forcing the republicans to reconsider their policies among others returning women and immigrants. while the major party presidential candidate did not take on fossil fuel, climate change in any of their debates, it was a year of extrem e weathr from melting of the arctic to superstorm sandy to the massive typhoon in the philippines. 2012 will also be remembered for a series of mass...
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and in future elections. to be sure, there are certainly some issues with the data. i heard your opening statement that an army veteran was identified, presented his paper work, and will not be removed from the voter rolls. we can fix this. the department of homeland security has a database that tracks immigration from beginning to end. the president obama's administration would release the information of that data base and that is cross check, it would be less likely that people would be contacted that are in fact united states citizens. the administration does not want to do it. why? they want to politicize this and make it a political discussion rather than one about operating under the rule of law. >> for his republican party chair person. congressmember ted deutch, your response to this issue that it was the fault of the obama administration who should be handing over immigration the permission from the department of homeland security? >> it is sad when you listen to that. for him to claim this is someho
and in future elections. to be sure, there are certainly some issues with the data. i heard your opening statement that an army veteran was identified, presented his paper work, and will not be removed from the voter rolls. we can fix this. the department of homeland security has a database that tracks immigration from beginning to end. the president obama's administration would release the information of that data base and that is cross check, it would be less likely that people would be...
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>> what is at stake in this election on sunday? talk about the significance of it. >> first of all, it is a pleasure to be with you on "democracy now!" at stake is as andrÉs manuel lÓpez obrador was saying in the speech that you ran, it is between the comeback of the old regime and the continuation of a regime that has only brought us 60,000 deaths in a war against drug trafficking that has not worked at all. >> in terms of the resurgence of lopez obrador in recent weeks, could you talk more about the movement, the student movement that has helped to propel him ford and how it started? what is the name signify of the movement? >> it all began in mexican university, a private university. it was a big surprise for everyone. the students were at any event with the free candidate enrique peÑa nieto, and they confronted him. it was a big surprise because it was a private university with, we could say, a privileged students. suddenly, there he was with a roomful of -- well, with many students telling him about his of authoritarian pas
>> what is at stake in this election on sunday? talk about the significance of it. >> first of all, it is a pleasure to be with you on "democracy now!" at stake is as andrÉs manuel lÓpez obrador was saying in the speech that you ran, it is between the comeback of the old regime and the continuation of a regime that has only brought us 60,000 deaths in a war against drug trafficking that has not worked at all. >> in terms of the resurgence of lopez obrador in recent...
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all 67 of florida's election supervisors have suspended a controversial effort to remove thousands of registered voters from the rolls. florida launched the effort last month using an outdated driver's license database to ostensibly identify non-citizens registered to vote. a large numbers of u.s. citizens have been caught up in the purge, primarily latino, democratic, and independent- minded voters. on thursday, the department justice stepped in to demand florida cease its voter purge, saying the process and not included under the voting rights act. although florida gov. rick scott fell to respond, the florida state association of supervisors of elections announced on friday it would halt the effort in response to the justice department's orders. syrian president bashar al-assad has rejected responsibility for the recent massacre of 108 people in houla and land outside forces for the ongoing violence inside his country. knowing the address sister and lawmakers sunday, al-assad called the killings "abominable" and said not even monsters could have carried them out. he also has the cri
all 67 of florida's election supervisors have suspended a controversial effort to remove thousands of registered voters from the rolls. florida launched the effort last month using an outdated driver's license database to ostensibly identify non-citizens registered to vote. a large numbers of u.s. citizens have been caught up in the purge, primarily latino, democratic, and independent- minded voters. on thursday, the department justice stepped in to demand florida cease its voter purge, saying...
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close to an election. we're always concerned about errors and the fact innocent individuals who are eligible registered voters, we're worried about whether they may be the ruinously kicked off the roll. >> nicole austin-hillery, thank you for joining us. this is "democracy now!," democracynow.org, the war and peace report. i'm amy goodman. we will be back in a moment. ♪ [music break] ♪ [music break] >> this is "democracy now!," democracynow.org, the war and peace report. i'm amy goodman with juan gonzalez. >> returned a breaking news in russia where three members of the feminist punk group pussy riot have just been found guilty for staging a peaceful protest against russian peter vladimir putin inside an orthodox church. the verdict in the case has drawn widespread attention from around the world and still being read in court, and a sentence has not been announced. there are 21st, five members of the group rushed before the altar of moscow's cathedral of christ the savior. they genuflected, danced, and
close to an election. we're always concerned about errors and the fact innocent individuals who are eligible registered voters, we're worried about whether they may be the ruinously kicked off the roll. >> nicole austin-hillery, thank you for joining us. this is "democracy now!," democracynow.org, the war and peace report. i'm amy goodman. we will be back in a moment. ♪ [music break] ♪ [music break] >> this is "democracy now!," democracynow.org, the war and...
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mexico is in the final week of campaigning before next sunday's presidential election. former mexico city mayor obrador has surged in the polls to challenge frontrunner pena nieto. obrador nearly lost the 2006 elections by less than a percentage point to outgoing mexican president calderÓn. lopez obrador called for addressing inequality in mexico. >> we do not combat poverty and inequality, we will not be a nation at peace. of frustration will continue. hate will continue. insecurity and violence will continue. >> tropical storm debbie is continuing to drench parts of florida where it has already spurred tornadoes and dump torrential rains. this marks the first time in recorded history four tropical storms have been documented before july 1. the storm halted 23% of oil and gas production in the region sunday as workers were evacuated from drilling rigs and production plants in the gulf of mexico. in mid-may, tropical storm alberto became the earliest tropical storm in the atlantic in nearly a decade. the pension fund giant tiaa-cref has removed caterpillar from its soc
mexico is in the final week of campaigning before next sunday's presidential election. former mexico city mayor obrador has surged in the polls to challenge frontrunner pena nieto. obrador nearly lost the 2006 elections by less than a percentage point to outgoing mexican president calderÓn. lopez obrador called for addressing inequality in mexico. >> we do not combat poverty and inequality, we will not be a nation at peace. of frustration will continue. hate will continue. insecurity and...
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>> how we do it now is through mechanisms of popular elections. it is the people who nominate their leaders. term limits have been established, and the president, my father, is included in the term limits. this has been the result of a collective discretion to give opportunities to others so that they assume their responsibilities. in the mechanisms of control are being perfected so that the people have access to the controls of the mechanisms of power. >> how is the help of your uncle fidel castro? >> i want to add, in cuba, we do not have the electoral campaigns. the leaders do not receive an additional salary and the legislators. they are still doing their job. positions of power in cuba do not generate economic interest in people. fidel looks like he is doing very well. he is an octogenarian, so he does not have the same vitality that characterized him his whole life. where there was a problem, he was with the people looking for solutions. he was with the people. fidel is now giving us the privilege of his writings, the writing of history. the
>> how we do it now is through mechanisms of popular elections. it is the people who nominate their leaders. term limits have been established, and the president, my father, is included in the term limits. this has been the result of a collective discretion to give opportunities to others so that they assume their responsibilities. in the mechanisms of control are being perfected so that the people have access to the controls of the mechanisms of power. >> how is the help of your...
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there was an election, someone was elected, let him serve out his time. andy kroll, talk about who it was that bankrolled this. >> i wish i could tell you exactly who it was, because i -- but i still don't know. the group behind it was called the coalition of american values, which it does not really give more generic than i guess americans for a better america. so this and comes out. as you mentioned, it really does have a potent message. in retrospect, or in hindsight, we know now it was incredibly potent because exit polls showed a lot of the people who voted for walker were really voting on discontent over the recall itself. i start digging into this group and find that their address in milwaukee is a mailbox, essentially, and that their office -- they have another office in virginia, and that is a ups store box. there is no home address or home office. the treasurer, as far as i could tell -- we could never actually pin this down -- was a gentleman named brent downs, who appeared to be a recent graduate of the university in milwaukee. he did not answ
there was an election, someone was elected, let him serve out his time. andy kroll, talk about who it was that bankrolled this. >> i wish i could tell you exactly who it was, because i -- but i still don't know. the group behind it was called the coalition of american values, which it does not really give more generic than i guess americans for a better america. so this and comes out. as you mentioned, it really does have a potent message. in retrospect, or in hindsight, we know now it...
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we have been fighting chevron since i was elected, and by efforts of council members before i was elected, we have the progressive movement in the city of richmond. since our efforts, the progressives on the council, chevron has a long predominated city hall. we have two new progressives running this particular election, and we need to get them on board because we have to the continued councilmembers in the pockets of chevron. in so many ways we are a leading environmental city based on our initiatives. with a stronger voice, with a super majority of progressives to the rich and progressive alliance on the city council, we will be a to hold chevron totally accountable by our vote, by regulating them, by not giving them a permit for their new proposal unless they put in the highest safety precautions and the highest assurance it will not be refining this dirty, heavy crude that can cause more explosions and cause more home -- harm to our community. we have the political -- >> thank you both for being with us, mayor gayle mclaughlin, seeking a full investigation from both chevron and indepe
we have been fighting chevron since i was elected, and by efforts of council members before i was elected, we have the progressive movement in the city of richmond. since our efforts, the progressives on the council, chevron has a long predominated city hall. we have two new progressives running this particular election, and we need to get them on board because we have to the continued councilmembers in the pockets of chevron. in so many ways we are a leading environmental city based on our...
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casino magnate sheldon adelson, the biggest republican donor and the 2012 election, has come under new scrutiny for possible violations of federal into bribery law and ties to chinese organized crime. the potential violations stem from adelson's efforts to build casinos and other projects in macau. investigation by the university of california, propublica, and pbs frontline found adelson may have violated the foreign corrupt practices act when he instructed a top executive to give $700,000 to a macau legislator who aided his company's efforts there. officials are also probing possible ties between adelson's company las vegas and antonis organized crime. the projects in macau helped adelson amass a personal fortune estimated at $25 billion. he has given tens of millions of dollars to newt gingrich, mitt romney, and other republican causes, and has spoken of spending upwards of $100 million to defeat president obama's in in the next election. this is "democracy now!," democracynow.org, the war and peace report. i'm amy goodman. the new york times has revealed the u.s. food and drug admin
casino magnate sheldon adelson, the biggest republican donor and the 2012 election, has come under new scrutiny for possible violations of federal into bribery law and ties to chinese organized crime. the potential violations stem from adelson's efforts to build casinos and other projects in macau. investigation by the university of california, propublica, and pbs frontline found adelson may have violated the foreign corrupt practices act when he instructed a top executive to give $700,000 to a...
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texas hopes to implement before the november elections. a three-judge panel here the ground backing case, which could challenge the landmark voting rights act of 1965, a cherished safeguard for minority voters. in march, the department of justice blocked texas' voter id law saying it will disenfranchise at least 600,000 voters -- a disproportionate number of which are latinos and other minorities. this is u.s. attorney general eric holder speaking in april at reverend al sharpton's national action network 14th and a convention. >> we will continue to up all discriminatory practice and defend section 5 of the voting rights acts. that may be clear. this administration will do what ever is necessary to ensure the continued viability of the voting rights act. our nation's most important civil-rights statute. [applause] >> however, supporters of voter id laws claim such measures are crucial for preventing voter fraud. this is republican governor rick perry of texas defending his state's voter id law on fox news. >> we had multiple cases where v
texas hopes to implement before the november elections. a three-judge panel here the ground backing case, which could challenge the landmark voting rights act of 1965, a cherished safeguard for minority voters. in march, the department of justice blocked texas' voter id law saying it will disenfranchise at least 600,000 voters -- a disproportionate number of which are latinos and other minorities. this is u.s. attorney general eric holder speaking in april at reverend al sharpton's national...
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we can allow this election to be stolen in advance. a politician bragg 20 thought no one was listening, talking about the state's voter id law, or we can double down on democracy and overcome the rising tide of voter suppression with a higher tide of voter registration and mobilization and activation and protection. >> today we're joined by a leader of the civil rights movement who risked his life numerous times marching for the right of all americans to vote. 13-term democratic congressmember john lewis of georgia. he was a leader of the civil- rights movement marched side-by- side with dr. martin luther king and served as chair of the student nonviolent coordinating committee, helped organize the freedom rides, and spoke at the 1963 march on washington. he has been arrested more than 40 times. his just written a new book called, "across that bridge: life lessons and a vision for change." he visited us in our studio and i asked congress member lewis about the voter purge in florida, where the justice department had sued to block repub
we can allow this election to be stolen in advance. a politician bragg 20 thought no one was listening, talking about the state's voter id law, or we can double down on democracy and overcome the rising tide of voter suppression with a higher tide of voter registration and mobilization and activation and protection. >> today we're joined by a leader of the civil rights movement who risked his life numerous times marching for the right of all americans to vote. 13-term democratic...
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the political imperatives of getting romney elected went into reverse. now he had to prove he was a defender of so-called traditional values and an opponent of anything that could be labeled homosexual recruiting and promotion of homosexuality in schools. the religious right or religious extremists who involve themselves in politics view anti-bullying efforts that mention or include lgbt people as encouraging students to take up a homosexual lifestyle. eliminating bullying supposedly turns people gay. that is the strange logic that romney was responding to. it carried some weight in the republican primary process. >> last but a spokesperson for mitt romney resigned after opposition from far-right religious groups over his gay sexual orientation. richard grenell was hired in april, sparking immediate calls from evangelical groups for his dismissal. i want to turn to a clip of romney on "fox and friends." >> we wanted him to stay with our team. he is a very accomplished spokesperson. we select people not based upon their ethnicity or their sexual preferenc
the political imperatives of getting romney elected went into reverse. now he had to prove he was a defender of so-called traditional values and an opponent of anything that could be labeled homosexual recruiting and promotion of homosexuality in schools. the religious right or religious extremists who involve themselves in politics view anti-bullying efforts that mention or include lgbt people as encouraging students to take up a homosexual lifestyle. eliminating bullying supposedly turns...
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you say the cause has something to do with the forthcoming elections in israel. can you talk about that? >> when you look at the dynamics of fire over the past several years and you look at when the rockets and projectiles had been fired from gaza, the vast majority have occurred, probably over 90%, after israeli extrajudicial assassinations in the gaza strip. the israelis can control the escalation here with their ability to inflict high casualties in the gaza strip. it is very clear from a point of view of security that the way to solve this problem is through dealing with the parties on the ground. every time they have done that, through third parties with the egyptians, they have been able to largely limit this rocket fire while the same time continuing to have their way with the people in the gaza strip through periodic violations. the question here is, why now? you look at the situation now and look at the fact this did not have to happen. the israelis knew by attacking in the gaza strip and murdering jabari that there would only provoke a significant amoun
you say the cause has something to do with the forthcoming elections in israel. can you talk about that? >> when you look at the dynamics of fire over the past several years and you look at when the rockets and projectiles had been fired from gaza, the vast majority have occurred, probably over 90%, after israeli extrajudicial assassinations in the gaza strip. the israelis can control the escalation here with their ability to inflict high casualties in the gaza strip. it is very clear...
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election officials in one county are reportedly recounting some early votes. on friday, a florida judge denied a request to impound ballots and voting machines. the supreme court has announced it will hear challenges to a key provision on the landmark voting rights act of 1965. the case centers on a section of the law that requires many state and local governments with a history of discrimination to get federal approval before altering voting procedures. the money transfer company moneygram has agreed to establish a $100 million compensation fund as part of a settlement for a fraud allegations. the company is accused of processing transfers to agents who defrauded customers by posing as family members or offering cash prizes. the justice department said thousands of customers complained but the company failed to fire the agents. moneygram also admitted it failed to maintain an effective anti-money laundering program in violation of federal law. the openly queer and hiv- positive activist and artist brandon lacy campos has died at the age of 35. in a speech ear
election officials in one county are reportedly recounting some early votes. on friday, a florida judge denied a request to impound ballots and voting machines. the supreme court has announced it will hear challenges to a key provision on the landmark voting rights act of 1965. the case centers on a section of the law that requires many state and local governments with a history of discrimination to get federal approval before altering voting procedures. the money transfer company moneygram has...
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where he was the only one running for another seven-year term, and i met with him in the election process. he had a kind of cathartic moment or he really started -- i could see he believe the propaganda. i remember thinking specifically to myself that he is president for life. he drank the kool-aid. power is an aphrodisiac and rather than changing the system that many of us had hoped from the very beginning, they're out there tyrian system had changed him. >> the killing of his inner circle yesterday and what this means as it comes closer and closer to the palace, can you talk about how his father ruled and the killing particularly of the massacre of thousands in hama? do you think we could see anything like this happening all at once? i mean, thousands have already been killed. >> that is my big fear right now in the wake of the bombing yesterday. the regime is going to come out, as we saw in the interview or the statement by the minister of information in syria, he said they would punish whoever did this. all authoritarian regimes always want to be seen as strong an acting from a positi
where he was the only one running for another seven-year term, and i met with him in the election process. he had a kind of cathartic moment or he really started -- i could see he believe the propaganda. i remember thinking specifically to myself that he is president for life. he drank the kool-aid. power is an aphrodisiac and rather than changing the system that many of us had hoped from the very beginning, they're out there tyrian system had changed him. >> the killing of his inner...
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what he is banking on is of is that the election will turn now -- he is banking on that the election will turn out to favor mitt romney and therefore, the republicans will try to repeal this law, and the exchanges will not become a reality. i think that is a way of politicizing this issue without question. the exchanges are likely to go into effect in almost all states. >> during the "democracy now!" special yesterday, from the steps of the supreme court, we spoke to dr. margaret flowers among many single payer activists in dc, standing in front of the supreme court. this was her reaction and she heard minutes before the decision hand down upholding the aca. >> we have got to stop making this political and start talking about the truth. maybe you're expanding coverage to more people, but what kind of coverage are they getting? they're getting poor coverage, a private entrance that will still leave them bankrupt if that a serious illness we will not get to where need to be this way. we must demand, chris dropped -- we must demand congress dropped two words from the bill. this is got t
what he is banking on is of is that the election will turn now -- he is banking on that the election will turn out to favor mitt romney and therefore, the republicans will try to repeal this law, and the exchanges will not become a reality. i think that is a way of politicizing this issue without question. the exchanges are likely to go into effect in almost all states. >> during the "democracy now!" special yesterday, from the steps of the supreme court, we spoke to dr....
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. >> in mexico, students to to the streets monday to protest the election of pri candidates enrique peÑa nieto and called for an investigation of voter fraud. his main opponent, obrador, is still refusing to concede the race, leaving open the possibility of a court challenge. in remarks monday, enrique peÑa nieto pledged to continue the crackdown against drug cartels in a drug war that has seen tens of thousands of deaths. enrique peÑa nieto has tapped the former head of colombia's national police to be his security adviser, signaling he will likely continue u.s.-backed drug war in the same vein as his predecessor president felipe calderÓn. a u.s.-backed crackdown against cocaine track down and climate that led to the demise of drug lord pablo escobar. more than 47,000 people have died since calderÓn took power in 2006 and announced a crackdown on drug cartels. speaking in washington, state department's spokesperson victoria nuland congratulated enrique peÑa nieto for his apparent victory and said the u.s. expects continued drug or cooperation from the mexican government. >> we're n
. >> in mexico, students to to the streets monday to protest the election of pri candidates enrique peÑa nieto and called for an investigation of voter fraud. his main opponent, obrador, is still refusing to concede the race, leaving open the possibility of a court challenge. in remarks monday, enrique peÑa nieto pledged to continue the crackdown against drug cartels in a drug war that has seen tens of thousands of deaths. enrique peÑa nieto has tapped the former head of colombia's...
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it will certainly have a huge impact on the campaign's and elections this november. >> how is it this debate is taking place in english -- how big is it that this debate is taking place in this election year? >> it is very significant. regardless of what the decision is, it will inspire those who do not like the president, who do not like the health care law to be more involved in the campaign. frankly, if it is declared unconstitutional, those who support the president and have long advocated for health-care reform will be outraged and especially inspired to get out and try to let progressives and democrats to congress. >> justice kennedy, everyone is looking at anthony kennedy. who could join the four liberal justice to uphold law, he said young, uninsured people affect the overall market by not paying into it and ultimately receiving care over the long term. >> entrance and health care world, both markets, the young person who is not insured is uniquely approximately very close to affecting the rates of insurance and the cost of providing medical care in a way that is not true in o
it will certainly have a huge impact on the campaign's and elections this november. >> how is it this debate is taking place in english -- how big is it that this debate is taking place in this election year? >> it is very significant. regardless of what the decision is, it will inspire those who do not like the president, who do not like the health care law to be more involved in the campaign. frankly, if it is declared unconstitutional, those who support the president and have...
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table in 1994. >> very quickly, lisa graves, what happened in michigan around gun laws in the last election and what will happen at the state level? >> one of the things that happened last week was not just the lame-duck legislature in michigan pushed through union busting legislation, but also pushed through part of the expanding the availability of concealed firearms in michigan. that is part of the alec agenda. it is to allow people to carry concealed weapons. what they do is play offense -- the nra plays opposite says more people need guns. they want people to be more arms rather than deal with the heart of the tragedy. >> thank you for joining us, lisa, executive director of the center for media and democracy. that does it for our show. for a collection of our reporting on gun control, go to democracynow.org and visit our new "topics" section. democracy now! is looking for feedback from people who appreciate the closed captioning. e-mail your comments to outreach@democracynow.org or mail them to democracy now! p.o. box 693 new york, new york 10013. [captioning made possible by democrac
table in 1994. >> very quickly, lisa graves, what happened in michigan around gun laws in the last election and what will happen at the state level? >> one of the things that happened last week was not just the lame-duck legislature in michigan pushed through union busting legislation, but also pushed through part of the expanding the availability of concealed firearms in michigan. that is part of the alec agenda. it is to allow people to carry concealed weapons. what they do is...
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he was one of a string of lot american presidents elected in the last decade, nationalist, someone who is going to oppose for exportation. now he is turning around and supporting an american company, an expansion of one of the biggest mines in the country. >> the people feel extremely portrayed. there was a cabinet purge last year, i believe it was in november, which was seen as a turning point where these left- wing populist touch the people who were in the cabinet were given the sack. more conservative, pro-corporate elements took over. one of the people sacked was the environment minister who just days before the cabinet purge had said, "well, we should reexamine the impact statement for the konga project scrap it had been previously ok. they had entered into the free- trade agreements with washington and perceived as pro- business, open up vast areas of the country to the mining and oil industries, and, ironically, humala had run against for more nationalist and populist platform. >> tell us something about newmont, the company at the center of all of this. its holdings there as ar
he was one of a string of lot american presidents elected in the last decade, nationalist, someone who is going to oppose for exportation. now he is turning around and supporting an american company, an expansion of one of the biggest mines in the country. >> the people feel extremely portrayed. there was a cabinet purge last year, i believe it was in november, which was seen as a turning point where these left- wing populist touch the people who were in the cabinet were given the sack....